Head to head
Kubota U48-4 vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 40,575kg and has 99kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 40,575kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 99kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U48-4 | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4775kg | 45,350 - 55,360 lb |
| Engine power | 40.5PS | 173 hp |
| Dig depth | - | 22 ft 1 in |
Sources: Kubota U48-4, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U48-4 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the EC220E if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 40,575kg
- you want one that has 99kW more power
The Volvo EC220E is a mid-size crawler excavator used on larger UK groundworks, civils and demolition sites where a mini or midi excavator no longer has the reach or bucket capacity needed. Its Tier 4 Final compliant D6 engine and Volvo cab are aimed at operators running long shifts. It is specified against similarly sized excavators from Caterpillar, Komatsu and Hitachi in the 20-22 tonne class.
Full EC220E specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U48-4 and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 40,575kg and has 99kW more power. The Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
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